I have never coated a screen in landscape mode, but I dont see why it would hurt.....as long as you get a even coat with no build up of emulsion in the image area....have you tried to do this yet?
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Coating Screen Sideways
Just a quick question...
if I'm coating a screen that's 20"x24" (including frame) with a 16" scoop coater does it really matter if I hold the screen in "landscape" position (sideways) and coat upwards instead of the usual way of doing it?
I have a 12" scoop coater that leaves those small beads or lines on the sides of where I pull the emulsion across so I went to get a bigger one but all they had was a 16" one-which is too wide to use when the screen is in the upright/usual position...so I just hold the screen sideways and coat it that way.
does that matter or as long as it coats evenly then it's ok??
if I'm coating a screen that's 20"x24" (including frame) with a 16" scoop coater does it really matter if I hold the screen in "landscape" position (sideways) and coat upwards instead of the usual way of doing it?
I have a 12" scoop coater that leaves those small beads or lines on the sides of where I pull the emulsion across so I went to get a bigger one but all they had was a 16" one-which is too wide to use when the screen is in the upright/usual position...so I just hold the screen sideways and coat it that way.
does that matter or as long as it coats evenly then it's ok??
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I would think that it would matter. Where the emulsion overlaps itself isn't it going to act just like a second coat? If it does then you would essentially have four coats of emulsion where it overlaps itself.
Doesn' t matter. I do "landscape" all the time because I have wide scoop coaters.does it really matter if I hold the screen in "landscape" position (sideways) and coat upwards instead of the usual way of doing it?
as long as it coats evenly then it's ok??
As long as it's even and consistent and you care for your coaters. Nicks make lines.
There's also discussion as to whether one, 2 or more coats are necessary, which sides get how many, and if you should dry between coats.
I depends...
I wouldn't 'seam' coats, but I get the impression that's not what you're talking about, right?
If you're using a wider coater than will fit portrait, I didn't have any problems coating landscape--did it for years when I was using wood statics as well as rollers.
The other thing I'd mention is that a bigger supply company will be able to make you a custom one that's the perfect size for the screen size you use most.
If you're using a wider coater than will fit portrait, I didn't have any problems coating landscape--did it for years when I was using wood statics as well as rollers.
The other thing I'd mention is that a bigger supply company will be able to make you a custom one that's the perfect size for the screen size you use most.
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